Postdoctoral Scholar in Stem Cell and Cancer Research
Company: University of California - Santa Cruz
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: March 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Position overview
Position title:
Postdoctoral Scholar in Stem Cell and Cancer Research
Salary range:
UCSC salary scales set the minimum pay based on the individual's
Experience Level, which is determined by the number of months of
postdoctoral service at any institution. See the salary scale
titled, Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee /Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow
/ Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct -Fiscal Year. A reasonable
estimate for this position is $66,737 - $77,179.
Percent time:
Full-time (100%)
Anticipated start:
As soon as possible after initial review of the applications. Ph.D.
must be in hand at time of the initial appointment.
Position duration:
Maximum Duration of Service in a Postdoctoral Title: Postdoctoral
Scholar appointments are full-time and the initial appointment is
for a minimum of two years, with the possibility of reappointment.
The total duration of an individual's postdoctoral service may not
exceed five years, including postdoctoral service at any
institution.
Application Window
Open date: October 17, 2024
Most recent review date: Friday, Jan 10, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific
Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the
search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Friday, Oct 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but
those received after the review date will only be considered if the
position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology at the
University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications
for a postdoctoral scholar who will work under the direction of
Assistant Professor Shaheen Sikandar. The postdoctoral scholar will
contribute to stem cell and cancer research focused on developing
novel strategies to understand the molecular mechanisms governing
metastasis formation; the molecular changes in mammary stem cells
during aging; and novel transcription regulators. The postdoctoral
scholar will participate in research projects by conceiving,
planning, and performing experiments in the laboratory, depending
on the experience level of the candidate. The candidate will be
expected to contribute to the research endeavors of colleagues
within the laboratory and at the institution, as appropriate. The
candidate will also be expected to apply for novel, external
sources of funding including but not limited to NIH K99/R00 and F32
grants. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal
skills, as well as ability and desire to work both independently
and as part of a team are essential.
Applicants in the first two years of postdoctoral training are
highly encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All documents and materials must be submitted as PDFs and should be
forwarded to Shaheen Sikandar at ssikanda@ucsc.edu.
Please refer to Position #JPF01828
Documents/Materials
RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Full consideration will be given to applications completed by
January 10, 2025. Applications received after this date will be
considered only if the position has not been filled.
Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology:
https://mcd.ucsc.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is
submitted)
Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in stem cell biology,
molecular biology, or a related field. Ph.D. must be in hand at the
time of initial appointment rather than at the time of
application.
Help contact: ssikanda@ucsc.edu
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